Montreal at Washington

Montreal is on a 15-12 run since late February. That includes a shutout against Carolina (4-0) as a +180 dog, plus two wins over defending champion Florida as underdogs of +240 and +175. The Canadiens are fighting hard under head coach Martin St. Louis, going 7-1-2 down the stretch to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2021. They took the Capitals to overtime in a Game 1 thriller. Washington is on a 5-8 run, losing as chalk of -140, -310, -150, and -165. It was Washington's first playoff victory since May 7, 2022, after getting swept by the Rangers last year. The Capitals are on a 2-8 playoff run. Play Montreal.